Howdy from Texas

[Chrisp70]

First Post to say Hi.

Last night was my coldest night "hanging". 30°12'24.83"N x 93°59'0.24"W
Frost was on the North Side of my Tarp :-)

01/12/09 3*AM
Degress 38F *
Dew Point 31 *
Humidity 78% *
Wind 6 mph NW *
partly cloudy *
Precip 0% *
Cloud Cover 33% *

Cold Weater Gear

Compression Long Sleeve $8.00
Compression Pants $11.80
Starter Air Dry Shorts $7.00
Starter Windwear Pants $4.00
Starter Dri Star T-Shirt $3.00
Starter Nylon Ankle Socks $5.00
Faded Glory Boys Bubble Jacket $7.00
Thermal Long Sleeve Shirt Loose Fitting $5.00
Smart Wool Medium Crew Hiking Socks $15.00
Cool Cell Youth 50 Degree Bag $30.00
Hennesey Scout w/ Snake Skins $100.00
Total $195.80

[Cannibal]

Welcome and Howdy back atcha!

No bottom insulation other than the bag? That's pretty impressive. Good cost there too.

[NCPatrick]

Welcome to HF! You didn't say whether you slept comfortably in your setup...?

[Chrisp70]

At 3:30 this morning it was 34. I was sleeping on my back with my legs crossed. My right foot was on bottom. With the weight of both legs on my heel I smashed all the insulation in the foot box. I put my right foot on top and went back to sleep.

I'm not a tough guy real cold natured. My wife keeps the house above 75 year round, so I'm acclimated. My bag is a youth bag I'm 5'6" 145. I'm a side sleeper on the ground so I use the bag as a quilt (need the width to cover my knees). I really could have use an adult bag or longer quilt since I sleep often on my back (only in the hammock.)

The only reason I did not freeze is Layers and no real air gaps in the bag.

To be more comfy I could use an Under quilt and/ or a Mummy that is on the skinny side. I'm also reading up on Vapor Barriers Humidity is high around here. I live in Orange County we get 58" of rain a year and 100% Humidity year round. I'm 20 minutes from LA.

[Chrisp70]

My cost is lower than the total IMO. Everything is dual purpose.

I ordered the HH ultralight and the Scout was free with Snake Skins! I know the Scout has a bad rep. Good Hammock to trash in the Yard!

I only need cold weather clothes 2 months a year (Dear Season). The Wal-mart clothes are cheap enough for work or play.

I did not sleep in my gloves but to include them in my cost. Mechanix gloves from Autozone $15.00. Could have stretched out more with gloves on.

From March till November. I wear shorts and T-shirts while hiking.